Ok so you would say the cheapest way to do this is like this:

Phone garage and ask despite the failed pressure test, why was the coolant boiling over?

Make sure fan is working on demist
If not, fix this.

Replace coolant pipes and silicone hose with bleed screw.
Failed pressure test anyway and coolant is leaking apparently.

If all fails still..then its the thermostat.
Replace this part and find 400 pounds for labour.


Thats a good routine or?

I would suggest in this order.

Check the pipe that runs along the bottom of the rad to as this can ro tony and perforate 😀

Need to find a trusted trader I can get these parts from :/

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Number 19, is that my part?

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID001584

If it's the lower coolant pipes that sit behind the bumper that are leaking, then yes! :)

Quoted 151 for the silicone hose and metal cooling pipe.

Inc delivery.

Sounds right??

Yip it's been change to stainless steel though

All fixed! :)

Drove for about 30 minutes and seems fine. Temp gauge stays in the middle.

I do however occasionally smell a bit of burning or something but that will probably be down to mystery as the heater isnt on. No steam under the bonnet etc. Charged 81 for 2 hours labour + VAT.

Wasnt the thermostat in the end, was just leaking hoses so the coolant was going elsewhere.

Hopefully it stays good ;)